The Older and Bolder Crowd - My CoolWorks2018-08-14T21:58:47Zhttp://my.coolworks.com/forum/categories/561627:Category:3124/listForCategory?feed=yes&xn_auth=noEating healthy working seasonally?tag:my.coolworks.com,2018-05-29:561627:Topic:3946492018-05-29T10:49:30.282ZAngela Carrickhttp://my.coolworks.com/profile/AngelaCarrick
<p>Hello out there! My partner &amp; I decided to pursue working seasonally while living in an Airstream Travel Trailer before we are too old for an adventurous way of life. We decided this after visiting Yellowstone in 2015. We have purchased the Airstream, the truck to pull it and are soon are putting our house on the market. Once our house sells we can hit the road. My partner is 59 &amp; gets a monthly retirement/disability check (back/neck issues) so she cannot work anything requiring…</p>
<p>Hello out there! My partner &amp; I decided to pursue working seasonally while living in an Airstream Travel Trailer before we are too old for an adventurous way of life. We decided this after visiting Yellowstone in 2015. We have purchased the Airstream, the truck to pull it and are soon are putting our house on the market. Once our house sells we can hit the road. My partner is 59 &amp; gets a monthly retirement/disability check (back/neck issues) so she cannot work anything requiring too much lifting or standing...maybe volunteer work. I am 51 and healthy. We both eat low carb, leafy green salads, lean meet and a lot of veggies. (of course we are not always 'good' and eat good old American fare from time to time ;) </p>
<p>Is it difficult to eat healthy working seasonally at our National Parks? Are markets located far (milege wise) from most parks? Do some parks have affordable food inside the park to buy? </p>
<p>Thank you for any tips or advice!</p>
<p>Angie &amp; Bunny</p>
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<p></p> A KIND WEST MICHIGAN HIKER SEEKING OTHERS TO HIKE WITHtag:my.coolworks.com,2018-04-22:561627:Topic:3940222018-04-22T19:46:52.597ZTHOMAS HOOKERhttp://my.coolworks.com/profile/THOMASHOOKER
<p>My name is Thomas Hooker and I posted this discussion in a effort to find other hikers who do not care for the group style of hiking to hike with. When I hike with a friend we go slow and really take in the sights. When my friend or I see something interesting along the trail or a real beautiful spot we stop and take as much time as we want to talk about and observe it. I am a 59 year old family man who fell in love with the most unpopular activity there is in West Michigan. My family does…</p>
<p>My name is Thomas Hooker and I posted this discussion in a effort to find other hikers who do not care for the group style of hiking to hike with. When I hike with a friend we go slow and really take in the sights. When my friend or I see something interesting along the trail or a real beautiful spot we stop and take as much time as we want to talk about and observe it. I am a 59 year old family man who fell in love with the most unpopular activity there is in West Michigan. My family does not care for hiking and I do not enjoy doing it alone. I am looking to find others to hike with in a non group setting. I have done group hikes and find it is not my style of hiking. I have a wonderful , faithful marriage of 29 years and am only looking for others to hike with and nothing more. Am a just a older man just looking to do as many hikes as I can in the years I have left. I think you would find me to be good company as many people do. I am a God fearing man, honest as the day is long and kindhearted. People say I have a good sense of humor too. If you like to do at least 4 hour hikes and are a good person with good morals and would be interested in the ideal of a hiking partner lets meet over a meal to discuss the possibility of hiking together. I am only looking for those who have a true enjoyment of hiking, the time to hike on some weekends, and the health to hike. I only hike from June 1 to October 31. If you are interested e-mail me at hiker1@chartermi.net I will not be doing a hike announcement to the general public on my meet up site due to the fact I like to meet the people I hike with first and in order to do this I need members who can find the time to respond to my invite to discuss the possibility of hiking together over a meal. I own a Meet Up group for finding more hikers to join us. <a href="https://www.meetup.com/West-Michigan-Hiking/members/You">https://www.meetup.com/West-Michigan-Hiking/members/You</a> will never be asked for a penny. In my group you are more than welcome to bring your kids, friends or dogs. I have found trails at over 200 hundred places all in the West Michigan area. You tell me what is your favorite type of landscape to hike in and I can show you hiking trails going through it. Go to my Meet Up group and look it over. If you decide you would like to join than I would like to meet you over a meal and discuss the possibility of hiking together first before allowing membership. Thanks and have a good day and may God bless. Thomas Hooker</p> Estimated Income for First Timertag:my.coolworks.com,2018-03-06:561627:Topic:3931902018-03-06T21:22:08.474ZRichard Spearhttp://my.coolworks.com/profile/RichardSpear
<p>I'm thinking about closing my business and seeking a National Park job with a concessionaire during the 2019 spring to fall season. First, I need to do some financial planning. If anyone can give me a rough estimate of an hourly or weekly wage for an entry level position, I'd appreciate it. I'm thinking I might like working as a clerk in a store, front desk in a hotel, or a tour guide. I've tried to find salary information on job descriptions, but that information does not seem to be…</p>
<p>I'm thinking about closing my business and seeking a National Park job with a concessionaire during the 2019 spring to fall season. First, I need to do some financial planning. If anyone can give me a rough estimate of an hourly or weekly wage for an entry level position, I'd appreciate it. I'm thinking I might like working as a clerk in a store, front desk in a hotel, or a tour guide. I've tried to find salary information on job descriptions, but that information does not seem to be included. Thanks in advance.</p> Wanting to live in RV working seasonal at National Parkstag:my.coolworks.com,2017-10-28:561627:Topic:3907192017-10-28T11:17:31.060ZAngela Carrickhttp://my.coolworks.com/profile/AngelaCarrick
<p>Hello out there! My name is Angie &amp; I am 51 and my partner is Bunny is 59. She has already retired. I want to work seasonally (follow the warmer weather) at our National Parks. We will live in our Airstream travel trailer. We do have a well behaved dog. Is it an issue that Bunny stay in the park while I work? Do most allow dogs? She could do some volunteer work but could not put in long hours due to back issues.</p>
<p>Thank you for any insight!</p>
<p>Hello out there! My name is Angie &amp; I am 51 and my partner is Bunny is 59. She has already retired. I want to work seasonally (follow the warmer weather) at our National Parks. We will live in our Airstream travel trailer. We do have a well behaved dog. Is it an issue that Bunny stay in the park while I work? Do most allow dogs? She could do some volunteer work but could not put in long hours due to back issues.</p>
<p>Thank you for any insight!</p> Working in Yellowstone Parktag:my.coolworks.com,2017-09-12:561627:Topic:3899732017-09-12T18:37:20.768ZKen Ayershttp://my.coolworks.com/profile/KenAyers582
<p>I'm looking at retiring in about 18 months and seriously thinking about seasonal work in Yellowstone park. I will be 59 years old when I retire. Does anyone have any experience working in Yellowstone they could share? </p>
<p>I'm looking at retiring in about 18 months and seriously thinking about seasonal work in Yellowstone park. I will be 59 years old when I retire. Does anyone have any experience working in Yellowstone they could share? </p> Looking for seasonal from November through Februarytag:my.coolworks.com,2017-07-26:561627:Topic:3893502017-07-26T19:23:21.339ZSandra Shouldershttp://my.coolworks.com/profile/SandraShoulders
<p>I have a good seasonal job at home at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge in Talkeetna Alaska. I am done working in October and would like to roll off to somewhere warmer for the winter. Arizona, New Mexico? I an assistant housekeeping manager now and would like something similar. I prefer small properties. I am not interested in snow based places as I have had that going on for all my life. Anyone have a favorite place that I should look at? I am in my 50's and fit.</p>
<p>I have a good seasonal job at home at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge in Talkeetna Alaska. I am done working in October and would like to roll off to somewhere warmer for the winter. Arizona, New Mexico? I an assistant housekeeping manager now and would like something similar. I prefer small properties. I am not interested in snow based places as I have had that going on for all my life. Anyone have a favorite place that I should look at? I am in my 50's and fit.</p> Im 63tag:my.coolworks.com,2017-02-24:561627:Topic:3850822017-02-24T00:41:12.353ZDebra Tolberthttp://my.coolworks.com/profile/DebraTolbert
Hi...Im a retired chef and havent worked in the last year. Im thinking about applying for a seasonal cook/kitchen manager job but I have to wonder if I have the energy and stamina to handle a kitchen job. I would appreciate any ffeedback from anyone whos worked in the kitchen on a seasonal basis and how stressful it is also is there alot of heavy lifting?..Ty...for any reply.
Hi...Im a retired chef and havent worked in the last year. Im thinking about applying for a seasonal cook/kitchen manager job but I have to wonder if I have the energy and stamina to handle a kitchen job. I would appreciate any ffeedback from anyone whos worked in the kitchen on a seasonal basis and how stressful it is also is there alot of heavy lifting?..Ty...for any reply. excited with creaky kneestag:my.coolworks.com,2016-12-30:561627:Topic:3836672016-12-30T04:57:58.518ZSherhttp://my.coolworks.com/profile/Sher
I'm an older and bolder teacher who has been tent camping through parks for the last five summers and I'm eager to get a seasonal job this year. I especially love Glacier amd would prefer to stay in the west. My knees aren't meant for standing all day, or I'd go for a gift shop or front desk job. Also wondering which places have dedicated older dorms. Eagerly awaiting input!
I'm an older and bolder teacher who has been tent camping through parks for the last five summers and I'm eager to get a seasonal job this year. I especially love Glacier amd would prefer to stay in the west. My knees aren't meant for standing all day, or I'd go for a gift shop or front desk job. Also wondering which places have dedicated older dorms. Eagerly awaiting input! Some questions regarding my resume.tag:my.coolworks.com,2016-12-28:561627:Topic:3834432016-12-28T15:19:29.002ZJoel Hardinhttp://my.coolworks.com/profile/JoelHardin
<p>Greetings,</p>
<p>I am forty-three and new to CoolWorks and to seasonal work in general. I have never filled out a resume, and have a few questions. My work history has some gaps, and is a bit all over the place.</p>
<p>From nineteen to twenty, I worked various jobs, including: a summer job at an paper mill prior to my first disastrous semester in college, housekeeping/floor finishing at a hospital, manufacturing/assembly line work, shipping, fuel tech at a Ryder rental shop, utility…</p>
<p>Greetings,</p>
<p>I am forty-three and new to CoolWorks and to seasonal work in general. I have never filled out a resume, and have a few questions. My work history has some gaps, and is a bit all over the place.</p>
<p>From nineteen to twenty, I worked various jobs, including: a summer job at an paper mill prior to my first disastrous semester in college, housekeeping/floor finishing at a hospital, manufacturing/assembly line work, shipping, fuel tech at a Ryder rental shop, utility installation/construction (fiber optics). During this time I also took two six month backpacking tours through Asia.</p>
<p>Most recently, I worked as an Arabic linguist in the U.S. Air Force, from August 2001 to April 2010, where I obtained a bachelor's degree in Arabic. I spent the following five years backpacking, mostly in Asia and Central America, and lived for a time in Costa Rica and Mexico. I spent August 2014 until May 2016 studying on the G.I. Bill at an accredited institute in Kathmandu, Nepal. From August 2016 until November 2016 I volunteered with a Czech NGO in some Syrian refugee camps around Thessaloniki, Greece. </p>
<p>I do not have a house, bills or anything tying me to one place. My goal at this point is to purchase a vehicle and travel through the U.S., picking up various seasonal jobs, and perhaps WWOOFing. I am not looking for a career, more of an experience. The sorts of jobs I seek are along the lines of housekeeping, dishwashing, groundskeeping, and perhaps working as a porter/bellhop. </p>
<p>I am currently trying to structure my resume. Does anyone have similar a similar background or experiences, and can perhaps offer some advice? Do you think that the various gaps and lack of a general focus will hinder my chances, and is there a way to mitigate that? Since I am applying for seasonal jobs, and not attempting to begin or further a career, should I opt for including a qualification section based on the particular job for which I am applying, rather than a career objective. If so, would vague qualifications suffice, or should I be more specific? I have included various skills and responsibilities under each job in the work experience section, and included a section for international experience, in which I listed my various trips and overseas study, filling in the gaps. </p>
<p>Thanks in advance for any advice!</p>
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<p></p> 2016/17 Seasonal Housing in/near Vail, Coloradotag:my.coolworks.com,2016-09-30:561627:Topic:3754212016-09-30T19:08:28.981ZRashida Masakellahttp://my.coolworks.com/profile/RashidaMasakella
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Hello Everyone!</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">My name is Rashida and I have accepted a full time position in Vail for this upcoming season in a fine dining restaurant, this will be my first season in a ski resort. My position does not offer employee housing so I'm on my own. </span><span class="s1">I am looking for housing from November – April and am happy to have a shared living space. For the last 5 years I have been traveling the world working…</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Hello Everyone!</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">My name is Rashida and I have accepted a full time position in Vail for this upcoming season in a fine dining restaurant, this will be my first season in a ski resort. My position does not offer employee housing so I'm on my own. </span><span class="s1">I am looking for housing from November – April and am happy to have a shared living space. For the last 5 years I have been traveling the world working for Holland America Cruise Line so I do have an adventurous spirit. I am a social butterfly and do enjoy a good night out but do not bring the party back home with me, I do love my quiet time. I do have a car but have no pets and I do not smoke. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Any suggestions would be much appreciated.</span> </p>